Explore Britain's rural paradise with a short break cottage holiday

95 rental properties match your search for Short weekend breaks in the countryside
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Threshers Barn,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
6 dogs welcome  6 dogs
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom very pet-friendly barn conversion on an organic farm with access to onsite games room and fishing lakes nearby, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, close to Beaminster and just half an hour’s drive from the coast.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £630
Next available: 19 May - 5 nights
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Orchard Barn at Woodhayes Farm,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom barn conversion with tranquil orchard garden which is both family-friendly and pet-friendly, nestled in the Blackdown Hills just a short distance from the inspirational scenery of the Jurassic coast.

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Silver Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £430
Next available: 20 May - 5 nights
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Barlowenath,

Marazion, Cornwall, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

Charming 3 bedroom pet-friendly character cottage, set in a scenic rural location on a farm, less than 3 miles from Marazion with its stunning beach, complete with distant views out to St Michael’s Mount from the garden!.

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country views
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TVMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £350
Next available: 03 Jun - 5 nights

Cherry Tree Cottage,

Great Bealings, Suffolk, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome  1 dog

Sleeps 6 pet-friendly rural retreat with country views, close to Woodbridge and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB.

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country views
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TVMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
7 nights from £1225
Next available: 09 Dec - 7 nights
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Park Cottage at Cossington Park,

Cossington, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Get away for a relaxing break at this lovely 3 bedroom luxurious holiday cottage, set within the beautiful grounds of Cossington Park, close to the Polden Hills and Somerset Levels, and just 20 minutes’ drive from Burnham on Sea on the coast, with its own private cottage garden plus shared access to children’s play facilities (swing and wooden play-fort) along with access to a table tennis room, this is a great place to stay for families or up to 6 friends.

4.6 (5 reviews)
ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £1159
Next available: 20 May - 3 nights
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Nutcombe Barn,

Combe Martin, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom (all ensuite) pet-friendly barn conversion with sunny terrace and ideal location, nestled next to countryside in Exmoor National Park, just 2 miles from the local beach.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
7 nights from £720
Next available: 02 Jun - 7 nights
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Golightly,

Axbridge, Somerset, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Family-friendly 3 bedroom country cottage in the Mendip Hills, just 20 minutes drive from Burnham on Sea.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £779
Next available: 09 Jun - 7 nights
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Poppy,

Axbridge, Somerset, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom farm cottage in the Mendip Hills AONB, close to Cheddar and Weston-super-Mare, enjoy fishing by the riverside in season, plus access to shared children’s play park with swings and slide.

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7 nights from £850
Next available: 18 May - 7 nights
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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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Green Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveOutdoor Hot TubFree WifiGardenParking
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7 nights from £474
Next available: 20 May - 5 nights
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Tiarks,

Axbridge, Somerset, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming 2 bedroom farm cottage with private hot tub and access to onsite play park with swings and slide for children, ideal for a relaxing break in the Mendip Hills, just 5 miles from Cheddar and 7 miles from Weston-super-Mare.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveIndoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £779
Next available: 18 May - 7 nights
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The Boathouse,

Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Stylish sleeps 2 eco-friendly lodge with magnificent loch views and its own rowing boat, ideal for an off-grid holiday in the Scottish Highlands.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
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Gold Award Winning CottageParkingPatio Garden
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7 nights from £420
Next available: 18 May - 4 nights
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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Ilminster, Somerset, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £335
Next available: 09 Jun - 7 nights

Granary Court,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  34 sleeps 34
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation with special celebration room plus games room and use of owner's hot tub, hen parties and stag parties welcome.

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ground floor bedroomcountry views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
Digital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomIndoor Hot TubFree WifiEnclosed GardenParking
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7 nights from £500
Special Offer: 24 May - 3 nights
Romantic Retreat
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Rhydd Holiday Barn,

Malvern, Worcestershire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets

4 star Gold Award winning barn conversion near Malvern with stunning views out to the Malvern Hills.

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Facilities, Features & Awards:
Gold Award Winning CottageDigital TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveFree WifiGardenParking
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7 nights from £430
Next available: 24 May - 7 nights

Beggars Barn,

Shutford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  30 sleeps 30
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious self-catering near the English Cotswolds, to sleep from 4 to 30 people across 3 properties (main house, annexe and 2 bedroom summer house), with access to a BBQ lodge, plus excellent onsite leisure facilities (outdoor swimming pool (in season), games room facilities and outdoor table tennis).

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TVDishwasherWashing machineMicrowaveGames roomOutdoor Hot TubOwn swimming pool ()Free WifiGardenParking
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7 nights from £8000
Next available: 19 May - 5 nights
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

Try a few days holiday in the country and discover the beautiful landscapes of Britain. So many people follow the sun and have never experienced our own rural paradise.

One way to discover some of the most picturesque rural areas is to book weekend breaks in holiday cottages in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These rural regions have been recognised as especially scenic – places where you will find plenty to admire. You could have the most delicious weekend soaking up the scenery, rambles or cycling down country lanes, afternoon tea in a tea-shop and dining in style at a good food country pub.

Each of the country cottages displayed is available for weekend breaks most of the time with perhaps the exclusion of school summer holidays, Christmas and New Year. Even then, it is worth checking availability because there may have been a cancellation which leaves an opportunity for a weekend break. The usual booking period for weekend breaks is after 4pm on a Friday afternoon until 10am on a Monday. Two night breaks may also be available.